- The list below includes 728 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Monica, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bars and Beaches.
- From Santa Monica Mountains to Palisades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Monica and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena and Glendale.
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Leading to several waterfalls, Punch Bowls has a nature trail for hikers that passes by streams. Hikers can swim at the various pools along the path. There are views of the surrounding mountains and rock formations.
42.2 Miles
Nestled in the hills, Coral Ridge Park offers visitors features like a half basketball court, picnic tables, and walking paths. The park also has four outdoor tennis courts available on a first come first serve basis.
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Guests can enjoy a variety of tours and adventures that involve the history of the California fields with Limoneira Tours. The tour packages include hot air balloon rides, back country jeep tours, citrus ranch and packing house tours and more.
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Enjoy an array of water sports and other outdoor activities at Silver Strand Beach. A white sandy beach, it is also a good spot for relaxing, sun bathing or picnicking.
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As an all age venue, The Glass House hosts a variety of musical acts and bands in its theater. The tickets are general admission with seating on the second floor.
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The Pomona Art Walk is a free monthly art experience that happens every 2nd Saturday of each month. The walk includes over 3-dozen art galleries that feature mixed media works, jewelry, and photography.
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1460 E Holt Ave, Entrance 3, Pomona, CA 91767
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The African American Museum of Beginnings offers patrons a glimpse of the deep culture of Africans not only in America but in many countries. The artifacts highlight African influence in ancient history and modern times.
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Arranged as a linear day-use park, Yorba Regional Park is spread over 140 acres of land. Visitors are able to access over 400 picnic tables, a series of four small lakes for fishing, two baseball diamonds, and several playgrounds.
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American Museum of Ceramic Art
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399 North Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
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The American Museum of Ceramic Art showcases an array of stunning exhibitions on a wide number of topics, all relating to clay. In addition to traveling exhibitions, they have a permanent collection consisting of British and world ceramics as well as American studio pottery pieces.
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Visitors will be able to choose from numerous, unique restaurants and shopping destinations while strolling down Second Street Promenade. The area also hosts music festivals, art shows and an array of seasonal activities.